This a box elder burl & buffalo horn Wa.I rounded the edges at 600 and i normally do it at 1k so the handle does not look as crisp as i like.

chazmtb

03-23-2011, 01:56 PM

Really nice work Mario.

RRLOVER

03-23-2011, 01:57 PM

Also the red in the box elder is not coming thru in the pics,at least on my laptop.

kalaeb

03-23-2011, 01:57 PM

Spectacular! When you shape your handles are you using a belt sander or doing it all by hand? I have never done one, but am thinking of giving it a shot, regardless that is a beautiful handle.:thumbsup:

Dave Martell

03-23-2011, 02:00 PM

That's some choice wood right there. Very nice work Mario.

Pensacola Tiger

03-23-2011, 02:07 PM

Beautiful handle. Have you chosen a knife for it to grace?

RRLOVER

03-23-2011, 02:21 PM

Thanx
I need to make a blade for this one.Kaleb i use a cheapo craftsman 6 x 48 belt sander then go to a granite plate up to 2k,then buff.Give it a shot, it's very addictive so watch your wallet.

SpikeC

03-23-2011, 03:06 PM

While it may not be as crisp as you like, it certainly look very comfortable, as well as beautiful!

WildBoar

03-23-2011, 07:18 PM

That looks great! That wood is nice!

apicius9

03-23-2011, 07:25 PM

[QUOTE=RRLOVER;5354
This a box elder burl & buffalo horn Wa.I rounded the edges at 600 and i normally do it at 1k so the handle does not look as crisp as i like.[/QUOTE]

Nice work and nice piece of wood. I round mine at 800 and find them more comfortable that way, don;t like them too crisp, so this is right up my alley.

Stefan

mhenry

04-23-2011, 08:43 AM

Nice job! I like how you softend the end at the ferrule looks very comfy.